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Logansport Memorial Hospital to offer new Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood Support Group

If you are currently pregnant, or already a parent,and you are still in your teenage years, you are not alone. Pregnancy and parenthood are difficult journeys to navigate for anyone, but they present unique challenges for teenagers and young adults.…

June 1, 2021

Health

May 30, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced Sunday that 360 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 743,696 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

May 31, 2021

Health

May 29, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 448 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 743,338 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

May 29, 2021

Education, Health

Ten Purdue students can win a year’s worth of in-state tuition – by choosing to get vaccinated for COVID-19

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Vaccination against COVID-19 may be the golden ticket for 10 lucky Purdue University students. An Old Gold-en Ticket to be precise. No purchase necessary. No need to hunt for chocolate bars. From the pool of students…

May 28, 2021

Health, State

Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 21-14 to extend the public health emergency. Continuation of the public health emergency allows certain individuals who otherwise would not be eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccinations and allows the state to…

May 28, 2021

Education, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital offering Babysitting Basics Class June 10 and June 24, 2021

Logansport Memorial Hospital will be hosting Babysitting Basics classes on Thursday, June 10 and Thursday, June 24 at McHale Complex in Logansport. Each class will be from 8:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m., and is open to adolescents ages 12 –17. Cost…

May 28, 2021

Health

May 28, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 571 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 742,910 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 28, 2021

Health

May 27, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 674 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 742,353 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 27, 2021

Health

May 26, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 655 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 741,697 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 26, 2021

Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Medication Assisted Treatment program continues growth amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Life changes and uncertainty can be challenging for anyone, especially for individuals dealing with mental illness and/or addiction. Over the past year, COVID-19 has changed almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives, and the latest data from the CDC indicates…

May 25, 2021

Health

May 25, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 525 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 741,053 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 25, 2021

Health

May 24, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 381 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 740,564 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

May 24, 2021

Health

May 22, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 683 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 739,626 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

May 22, 2021

Health

May 21, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 801 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 738,961 the number of Indiana…

May 21, 2021

Health

May 19, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 819 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 737,282 the number of…

May 19, 2021

Health

May 17, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Info compiled by Cass County Online Cass County stayed in the yellow advisory status on the county metrics map as of May 12, 2021. Yellow indicates moderate community spread, with 111 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a positivity rate…

May 17, 2021

Health

Cass County COVID Clinic offering Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines

The Cass County Health Department says the Pfizer vaccine is now available at the Cass County COVID Clinic. Hoosiers age 12 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine; individuals younger than age 18 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only.…

May 17, 2021

Health

May 16, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Info compiled by Cass County Online Cass County stayed in the yellow advisory status on the county metrics map as of May 62, 2021. Yellow indicates moderate community spread, with 111 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a positivity rate…

May 16, 2021

Health

Warmer weather brings increased risk of tick-borne disease

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. Indiana Department of Health entomologists have found the black-legged tick, which can…

May 13, 2021

Health

May 13, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Find the latest numbers for Cass County here. SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 900 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private…

May 13, 2021